Summary: October 9, 2002: Commission provides EUR 500,000 for vulnerable population groups in Uganda (Brussels)
The European Commission has recently approved a €500,000 funding decision to assist vulnerable population groups affected by insecurity and drought in Uganda. The resources are channeled through the Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO), which comes under the authority of Commissioner Poul Nielson. Since 2000, the Humanitarian Aid Office has provided close to €2.5 million to support vulnerable populations in Uganda.
The insecurity in northern and eastern districts of Uganda has led to the gathering of thousands of people in compounded areas where basic services are inadequate or not available at all. This already difficult humanitarian situation has been made worse by recent droughts. The Commission decision intends to support the vulnerable and displaced population providing them with primary health care services as well as with clean water and adequate sanitation. Other activities include the
distribution of non-food items and assistance in terms of shelter.
Humanitarian aid operations, carried out by ECHO's NGO partners in the region, will benefit an estimated 500.000 internally displaced people and refugees in northern districts of Uganda, as well as the host populations affected by these concentrations.
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